Rachel E Cramton
- Associate Clinical Professor, Medicine - (Clinical Series Track)
- Clinical Professor, Pediatrics
Contact
- (520) 626-6614
- AHSC, Rm. 2301
- rcramton@arizona.edu
Degrees
- M.D.
- Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Biological Science
- MCP/Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Education of the Deaf Education of the Deaf
- Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
- B.A. Psychology
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Work Experience
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona (2015 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona (2009 - 2015)
Awards
- Vernon and Virginia Furrow Award for Excellence in Clinical Science Teaching for Medical Students
- College of Medicine, Fall 2014
Interests
Research
pediatric pain,pediatric palliative care,QI,resident and medical student teaching,communicationchild abuse and neglect
Teaching
pediatric pain and palliative care,teaching skills,child abuse and neglect,communication
Courses
2023-24 Courses
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Grief Teachings
MED 896G (Spring 2024) -
Externship Inpatient Ped
PED 840A (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Independent Study
PED 899 (Spring 2023) -
Externship Inpatient Ped
PED 840A (Fall 2022) -
Independent Study
PED 899 (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Externship Inpatient Ped
PED 840A (Fall 2021) -
Independent Study
PED 899 (Fall 2021) -
Research
PED 800A (Fall 2021)
2020-21 Courses
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Externship Inpatient Ped
PED 840A (Spring 2021)
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Tomaszewski, J. L., Seelbach, E., Potisek, N. M., Pomeroy, B., Patra, K. P., Molas-torreblanca, K., King, M., Harper, B. D., Gourishankar, A., Fromme, H. B., Cramton, R. E., & Buchanan, A. O. (2020). Developing an effective inpatient learning climate.. The clinical teacher, 17(4), 366-372. doi:10.1111/tct.13121
- Cramer, N., Shwaish, N., Elliott, S. P., Franke, H. A., Seserinac, J., & Cramton, R. (2017). A QI Project to Improve Resident Satisfaction and Participation in Pediatric Board Examination Review. Academic Pediatrics, 17(5), e14-e15.
- Gruchala, N. E., & Cramton, R. E. (2013). Babies breaking bad: neonatal and iatrogenic withdrawal syndromes.. Current opinion in pediatrics, 25(4), 532-42. doi:10.1097/mop.0b013e328362cd0dMore infoThis review will summarize the symptoms, evaluation, and treatment of neonatal and iatrogenic withdrawal syndromes..Buprenorphine is emerging as the drug of choice for maintaining opioid-dependent women during pregnancy, because of its association with less severe withdrawal symptoms. Recent findings suggest it may be the drug of choice for treating the opioid-exposed neonate as well..Healthcare workers should be cognizant of the risk factors for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), as well as its symptoms, so that nonpharmalogic and pharmacologic therapies can be initiated. With increased emphasis on pain control in children, it is likely that iatrogenic withdrawal will continue to be a concern, and healthcare workers should understand the similarities and differences between this and NAS.
- Gruchala, N. E., & Cramton, R. E. (2012). Managing procedural pain in pediatric patients.. Current opinion in pediatrics, 24(4), 530-8. doi:10.1097/mop.0b013e328355b2c5More infoTo review recent research on the management of acute procedural pain in pediatric patients..Pediatric patients experience pain with the same or greater intensity as their adult counterparts. Recent studies have acknowledged the importance of people's beliefs about pain and of a multidisciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of acute pain..Pediatric patients experience pain from procedures related to their care. Pediatricians should educate themselves regarding the accurate assessment of pain, and the pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods of managing acute pain.
- Whalen, B. L., & Cramton, R. E. (2010). Overcoming barriers to breastfeeding continuation and exclusivity.. Current opinion in pediatrics, 22(5), 655-63. doi:10.1097/mop.0b013e32833c8996More infoTo review recent research that delineates predictors of breastfeeding duration and exclusivity..Many mothers find it difficult to meet personal goals and follow expert recommendations for continued and exclusive breastfeeding despite increased rates of initiation. Recent studies have revealed varied sociodemographic, biomedical, and psychosocial determinants of breastfeeding duration and exclusivity..In order to help mothers meet personal goals and expert recommendations for breastfeeding, pediatricians should educate themselves regarding predictors of and barriers to successful breastfeeding. Once these predictors and barriers have been identified, targeted anticipatory guidance can be provided to help mothers achieve breastfeeding success.
Presentations
- Beider, S., & Cramton, R. (2021, Spring). COVID Pivot: Offering TeleHealth to Healthcare Providers, Hospitalized Kids, and Families in Need. Integrative Medicine and Health SymposiumAcademic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health.
- Weber, G., Weinberger, K., & Cramton, R. (2021, Spring). Trainees on the Frontlines. UACOM Research Day Data Blitz.
- Ricker, M. A., Cramton, R., & Lebensohn, P. (2020, January). Writing in Wellbeing in Medicine.. National Conference on Writing and Wellbeing. Tucson, AZ.: University of Arizona, Department of English.
- Pottinger, H. L., Beider, S., Duncan, B. R., Schwartz, G. E., Frazee, K., Angulo, B., Cramton, R., & Ehiri, J. E. (2017, November). Integrative Wellness Sessions in a Children’s Hospital Setting: A Feasibility Study to Assess the Hospital Heroes Program at Banner’s Diamond Children’s Hospital. American Public Health Association (APHA). Atlanta, GA.
Poster Presentations
- Weinberger, K., & Cramton, R. (2021, Summer). Addressing the Need for an End of Life Curriculum for Pediatric Residents. Arizona AAP in the Red Rocks. Sedona, AZ: American Academy of Pediatrics- Arizona Chapter.
- Weinberger, K., Chen, N., Cramton, R., Cramton, R., Weinberger, K., & Chen, N. (2021, February 2021). Addressing the Need for an End of Life Curriculum for Pediatric Residents. Innovations in Medical Education. Virtual Conference: USC Keck School of Medicine.
- Weinberger, K., Weber, G., & Cramton, R. (2021, Summer). Trainees on the Frontlines: Impact of a Pandemic on Residents, Fellows and Medical Students. Arizona AAP Pediatrics in the Red RocksAmerican Academy of Pediatrics- Aruzona Chapter.
- Elliott, S. P., Cramer, N., Zahedieh, S., Franke, H. A., Seserinac, J., & Cramton, R. (2017, April). ‘Practice Makes Perfect’: A Study Comparing Clustered Vs. Daily Flashcard Review and Medical Knowledge Retention. APPD Spring Meeting. Anaheim, CA: Association of Pediatric Program Directors.
Creative Productions
- Cramton, R. (2020. Stories of Connection: Storytelling Event. Virtual due to COVID.
Other Teaching Materials
- Cramton, R. (2021. Conversations on Healing with Shay Beider. Integrative Touch for Kids.
- Cramton, R., & Behar, s. (2021. Difficult Conversations. Hippo Education- Peds RAP.
- Cramton, R. (2017. Adolescent Medicine. Hippo Education.More infoPrepared and presented content on adolescent medicine for Hippo Education's subscription video series on Pediatric Core Content.